SEPANG – Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has clarified that a cooking clip in an open space at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is merely a promotional effort by its food and beverage outlet, Eraman Mini Cafe.
MAHB in a statement today stressed that no cooking is allowed in the open area of the terminal building as per the regulation in the airport fire and rescue service fire safety manual, which does not allow open-flame stoves or electrical hot plates to be used other than at designated kitchens.
“The outlet featured a gimmick that simulates the cooking of the Malay traditional dish ‘gulai kawah’ by placing a wok on a stove stand without a gas burner, and instead used a chafing dish heating fuel, known as Sterno gel.
“All dishes are cooked and prepared at a separate location, and brought to Eraman Mini Cafe ahead of the outlet’s opening hours.”
MAHB was responding to a viral video of a Ramadan bazaar with stall operators cooking in the open area within the terminal building.
It said Eraman Mini Cafe has been in operation at Terminal 1 in KLIA since October last year, and is holding a Ramadan bazaar-like experience to attract more customers.
The buffet spread is contained within the cafe area of about 50ft x 50ft, it added, and food bought from the shop can be consumed within the cafe, which offers a maximum dine-in capacity of 55 patrons at any one time.
MAHB said the outlet has ensured that standard operating procedures are in place, and all customers are required to scan their temperature and the MySejahtera app at the entrance.
“The wearing of face masks is strictly enforced and customers are each assigned a number to ensure the cafe’s maximum capacity is not breached.”
MAHB manages and operates 39 airports in Malaysia, and one international airport in Istanbul, Turkey. – Bernama, April 20, 2021
